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This week, David Wright is joined by Paula Ferrada, Division and System Chief for Acute Care Surgery and Trauma of Inova Healthcare, to discuss the importance of building effective trauma care systems. She also talks about embracing diversity of thought to drive innovation in medicine and never giving up on your dreams.

Key Takeaways:

(02:06) The key to achieving your dreams is not to quit, even when it gets difficult.
(11:28) Dreaming big and believing in yourself allows you to achieve your goals, however impossible they may seem.
(14:11) Your path in life is unique. Don’t compare yourself to others.
(21:04) Trauma care systems significantly reduce mortality rates.
(23:29) Healthcare rationing is a daily reality in many parts of the world.
(32:49) Creativity and questioning the status quo drive innovation in medicine.
(33:09) Diversity of thought and healthy conflict lead to better solutions.
(34:03) Persisting through challenges will lead to achieving your dreams.

Resources Mentioned:

Paula Ferrada -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-ferrada-md-facs-fccm-mamse-9b659352/
Inova Healthcare -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/inovahealth/
Presence by Amy Cuddy -
https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Bringing-Boldest-Biggest-Challenges/dp/1478930152
The Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown -
https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/
The Hero With a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell -
https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Faces-Collected-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577315936


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This week, David Wright is joined by Jared Mabry, Chief Information Officer of D4C DENTAL BRANDS, INC. He shares insights from his career journey and his vision for leveraging technology to enhance the dental experience, especially for pediatric patients.

Key Takeaways:

(3:09)  Don’t be afraid to take on challenging opportunities others may avoid.
(12:26)  It’s okay to learn on the job by experiencing situations firsthand and giving yourself grace when facing the unknown.
(20:10)  Mistakes are inevitable, but how you respond to them speaks volumes.
(24:48)  Using technology can ease dental fears, making the experience more manageable and less frightening, especially for children.
(32:24)  Seek passionate team members who love making a positive impact through their technological skills.
(37:15)  Advise your younger self not to fear taking on difficult tasks, as learning happens through experience and action.


Resources Mentioned:

Jared Mabry -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredmabry/
D4C DENTAL BRANDS, INC. -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/d4c-dental-brands-inc./
“The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia -
https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/

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This week, David Wright is joined by Lee Rickles, CIO and Director of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust to discuss digital transformation in healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

(4:32) Understand the consequences of your actions and inaction when leading change.
(8:05) Fail fast and pivot; don't wait six months to change course.
(23:00) Focus on people, not just processes and tools.
(24:59) Users don't care about technology itself, just that it works.
(30:56) Be willing to learn; don't think you know everything.
(36:36) Use adapters to connect systems and enable data sharing.
(43:51) Change how people work; technology alone is not transformation.

Resources mentioned:

Lee Rickles -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leerickles/?originalSubdomain=uk
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/humbernhs/
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust | Website -
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/


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This week, David Wright is joined by Jan Husby, Chief Information Officer of PRA Group, to discuss leveraging technology and data to improve customer experiences in the financial services industry.

Key Takeaways:

(02:48) Start simple when implementing new technology to allow for learning and flexibility.
(06:29) Develop trust in your own judgment through experience.
(12:17) A clear vision attracts talent and promotes innovation.
(16:55) Embrace new technology, even when it doesn't always work.
(18:16) Work closely with compliance to meet regulations in a pragmatic way.
(18:52) Cybersecurity threats require continuous training and vigilance.
(20:10) Consumers eagerly adopt new financial technologies that are convenient.

Resources Mentioned:

Jan Husby -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janhusby/
PRA Group -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragroup/
Cyber Crisis -
https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Crisis-Protecting-Business-Threats/dp/1950665836


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This week, David Wright is joined by Gene Kim, the author and researcher behind “The Phoenix Project” and “The DevOps Handbook,” to discuss wiring organizations for high performance.

Key Takeaways:

(02:55) Study how high performers achieve great outcomes.
(08:02) Design humane and helpful user experiences.
(15:46) Segment work to enable independence.
(21:20) Leaders should enable joint problem-solving.
(29:34) Amplify signals to catch issues early.
(37:05) Lead with courage, not fear.
(39:23) Seek out people who are smarter than you.


Resources Mentioned:

Gene Kim -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/realgenekim/
The Phoenix Project -
https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Project-DevOps-Helping-Business/dp/0988262592
The DevOps Handbook -
https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Handbook-World-Class-Reliability-Organizations/dp/1942788002
The Unicorn Project -
https://www.amazon.com/Unicorn-Project-Developers-Disruption-Thriving-ebook/dp/B07QT9QR41


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This week, David Wright is joined by Niraj Patel, Chief Information Officer of Greystone. They discuss staying positive during difficult times, embracing discomfort to grow and collecting data to revolutionize the customer experience.

Key Takeaways:

(07:07) Doing the right thing leads to success.
(14:36) Core principles learned early stay with you.
(17:44) Ask leaders for help to grow in new roles.
(19:37) Simplify complex technology so everyone understands it.
(28:10) Adapt mindsets for new technology adoption.
(34:30) Stay humble to keep learning.
(47:32) Stay positive and keep looking forward during hard times.

Resources Mentioned: 

Niraj Patel -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirajpateltechleader/
Greystone -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/greystonecref/
Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis -
https://www.amazon.com/Liars-Poker-Norton-Paperback-Michael/dp/039333869X


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